The requirements for the indoor maintenance of temperate
or medium humidity species (T. ibera, T. hermanni etc.) tortoise
hatchlings are adaptations of the basic setup detailed earlier. Again
I must stress that first and foremost the more you know about your hatchling
the easier it is to "tune" your habitat to it.

Much can be done to control ambient humidity by merely
choosing the proper substrate. As a substrate one should use a material
that maintains ambient humidity. The best substrate I have found
for this purpose is rabbit pellets (extruded alfalfa)
As most temperate species dig out a pad or scrape under a bush they should
be supplied with two to three inches of this substrate to encourage
this natural behavior. Another mixture that shows some promise is one part
sterilized top soil and one part leaf litter. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCE
use a soil mix that contains perlite as they will eat it. In
addition to this I connect a micro climate humidity
booster to the hide box in order to mimic the slightly more humid
nature of the scrapes, pads or resting forms used by these species.
Cleaning is done daily in the habitat with a substrate replacement being
done once a month at the very least based on substrate condition.Please
note that wet rabbit pellets molds and rots easily. Wet pellets must
be removed on a daily basis.

Habitats
for temperate species may be misted (unless rabbit pellets are used) but
I have found such misting to be not necessary. These hatchlings
should be soaked on a daily basis. Soaking as a part of daily
care encourages defecation and also ensures against dehydration.
In addition to this a regular soaking offers the scheduled opportunity
to examine your hatchling for any physical problem.

Temperate species eat leafy greens with seasonal access
to fruits. The vast majority of the food consists of leafy greens.
When available feed dandelion and plantain as a base. Most
medium humidity species do not eat grasses. And under no circumstance
should meat be fed. Care must be taken not to overfeed. Rather than
skipping feedings, reduce the amount fed. Your tortoise should be
able to pull all the way into its shell including pulling its front legs
together in front of its head. If it can not do this without causing
its back legs and tail to stick out it is too fat and the amount fed must
be reduced. Remember, SLOW , NATURAL GROWTH is the key to a
healthy tortoise.